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Brakes

If you have a disc-compatible 'cross or road frame and you're still running rim brakes, it might be time to consider replacing them with the Avid BB7 Road Disc Brake Caliper and G2 Rotor. Avid's two-piece forged aluminum caliper has an easy-to-use Tri-Align system that makes it easy to increase...

Avid created the top-loading Elixir Disc Brake Pads to pair specifically with its updated Elixir braking system for easy installation and removal along with increased stopping power compared to the Juicy 7 brakes. You get two options when choosing your Elixir Brake Pads: Organic or Metallic. The...

This rectangular pad set, enough for one brake, works with all of the Juicy hydraulic brakes and the cable-operated BB7. Since you never want to ride metal on metal, it's always good to have two sets of pads around, so you don't need to hustle to find pads when you suddenly realize you need to...

The cantilever brake of choice for most 'crossers, the Avid Shorty 6 Cyclocross Brakes are built to work with any road levers. The center mounted pad holders offer easy pad setup, and if you routinely switch between aluminum training and carbon race-day wheels, the pad holders allow quick removal...

The name says it all, and the Avid Shorty Ultimate Cyclocross Brake is just that. You can have lightweight, adjustability, and the sure stopping power of Avid brakes. The Ultimate Brake has more than a few details that we really appreciate. Firstly, they use standard road brake pads. As you may...

As cyclists, we tend to make considerable sacrifices in pursuit of lower weight, but trading safety for weight just seems boneheaded to us. That's why we're pleased that Campagnolo is now offering dual pivot calipers in the front and rear on the Athena Skeleton Dual-Pivot Brakes. They do gain a...

Braking isn't the most attractive element of cycling. We prefer the speed of a tucked solo effort or the hard work and big payoff of a long climb, so we tend to relegate braking to the back-burner while daydreaming about our bikes at work. Still, brakes are your first defense against personal...

The above top line is a clear indication that the sporting puns made available by the naming convention of Campagnolo's Record 11 Skeleton Brakes don't exactly stop the presses, but the brakes themselves stop your bike just fine. The brakes are a pair of dual-pivot (front) and mono-pivot (rear),...

If we've ever had any complaint with Campagnolo's Record 11 Skeleton Brakes, it's that they were only dual-pivot in the front. There is a slight trade-off for weight, and some will claim that the extra stopping power of a dual-pivot rear brake is unnecessary, but the extra stopping power of two...